Nicky Spiva
@nickyspiva.bsky.social
Ultimate frisbee, education, public interest advocacy/policy, dad, games, books, code
Writers I like: LeGuin, Butler, Novik, Marlon James, Karen Russell, Arkady Martine, Maile Meloy, Katherine Addison, Maggie Nelson, Rothfuss, Lydia Davis, N.K.
Writers I like: LeGuin, Butler, Novik, Marlon James, Karen Russell, Arkady Martine, Maile Meloy, Katherine Addison, Maggie Nelson, Rothfuss, Lydia Davis, N.K.
I created a Minute #cryptic for you to solve:
O no! Patched in Human Resources - dis ain’t right!? (8)
Give it your best shot!
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O no! Patched in Human Resources - dis ain’t right!? (8)
Give it your best shot!
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/f8d09...
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I created a Minute #cryptic for you to solve:
O no! Patched in Human Resources - dis ain’t right!? (8)
Give it your best shot!
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/f8d09...
O no! Patched in Human Resources - dis ain’t right!? (8)
Give it your best shot!
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/f8d09...
Tried writing another cryptic:
The last spilled secret. (7)
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/631a0... (indicator hint available on minute cryptic)
The last spilled secret. (7)
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/631a0... (indicator hint available on minute cryptic)
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
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December 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Tried writing another cryptic:
The last spilled secret. (7)
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/631a0... (indicator hint available on minute cryptic)
The last spilled secret. (7)
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/631a0... (indicator hint available on minute cryptic)
After enjoying the daily’s at minutecryptic for several months, I finally tried writing one of my own. Ended up dark.
Doctor, one wandering trek is all it takes for a bee sting. (5, 6)
Give it your best shot!
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Doctor, one wandering trek is all it takes for a bee sting. (5, 6)
Give it your best shot!
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/77900...
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
minutecryptic.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
After enjoying the daily’s at minutecryptic for several months, I finally tried writing one of my own. Ended up dark.
Doctor, one wandering trek is all it takes for a bee sting. (5, 6)
Give it your best shot!
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/77900...
Doctor, one wandering trek is all it takes for a bee sting. (5, 6)
Give it your best shot!
www.minutecryptic.com/custom/77900...
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This should be seen as a naked attempt at media capture by the Trump regime, not unlike what we've seen in falling democracies such as Hungary, India, and Hong Kong
NEW: Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is telling WBD shareholders that it has a smoother path to regulatory approval than does Netflix.
www.axios.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This should be seen as a naked attempt at media capture by the Trump regime, not unlike what we've seen in falling democracies such as Hungary, India, and Hong Kong
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Remember when segregationist cops sicced attack dogs on peaceful Black protesters during "Bloody Sunday" in Selma?
Now, it's happening again in broad daylight, but with the federal government unleashing attack dogs on everyday residents
www.vice.com/en/article/a...
Now, it's happening again in broad daylight, but with the federal government unleashing attack dogs on everyday residents
www.vice.com/en/article/a...
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Remember when segregationist cops sicced attack dogs on peaceful Black protesters during "Bloody Sunday" in Selma?
Now, it's happening again in broad daylight, but with the federal government unleashing attack dogs on everyday residents
www.vice.com/en/article/a...
Now, it's happening again in broad daylight, but with the federal government unleashing attack dogs on everyday residents
www.vice.com/en/article/a...
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Getting kids field trips has been a big part of Lift Every Voice Philly’s ongoing ‘joy in schools’ campaign!
They are still fighting for recess, bathroom guarantees, and more if folks can support 💜
They are still fighting for recess, bathroom guarantees, and more if folks can support 💜
The Campaign for Joy in Schools | Lift Every Voice Philly
Across Philadelphia and the nation, policymakers have been sounding alarms about an attendance crisis, a mental health crisis, and learning loss.
lifteveryvoicephilly.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Getting kids field trips has been a big part of Lift Every Voice Philly’s ongoing ‘joy in schools’ campaign!
They are still fighting for recess, bathroom guarantees, and more if folks can support 💜
They are still fighting for recess, bathroom guarantees, and more if folks can support 💜
I’m running unopposed for the elite athlete position on the USAU board - check out the candidate statements here: usaultimate.org/news/2025/12...
Always down to chat with folks who have ideas on the direction of the sport and work of the board.
Always down to chat with folks who have ideas on the direction of the sport and work of the board.
December 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I’m running unopposed for the elite athlete position on the USAU board - check out the candidate statements here: usaultimate.org/news/2025/12...
Always down to chat with folks who have ideas on the direction of the sport and work of the board.
Always down to chat with folks who have ideas on the direction of the sport and work of the board.
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1. Dems aren’t in the majority and can’t do this anyway
2. Why say this
3.This sound like preemptive surrender to the maga agenda
4. Why say this
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
2. Why say this
3.This sound like preemptive surrender to the maga agenda
4. Why say this
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
Jeffries says not to expect Democrats to pursue Hegseth impeachment over boat strikes
"Republicans will never allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor," he said.
www.axios.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
1. Dems aren’t in the majority and can’t do this anyway
2. Why say this
3.This sound like preemptive surrender to the maga agenda
4. Why say this
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
2. Why say this
3.This sound like preemptive surrender to the maga agenda
4. Why say this
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
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Ask and ye shall receive
November 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ask and ye shall receive
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If you frame your claim that something is wrong because it is harming a *privileged* class, this risks implying it would be fine to do - just depends to whom.
November 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
If you frame your claim that something is wrong because it is harming a *privileged* class, this risks implying it would be fine to do - just depends to whom.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Been getting a ton of spam calls lately. Having some form of pre-screening might be a nice feature for any incoming calls from non-contacts. Maybe it’s already a feature? Not sure.
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Been getting a ton of spam calls lately. Having some form of pre-screening might be a nice feature for any incoming calls from non-contacts. Maybe it’s already a feature? Not sure.
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The Trump administration is now literally *fighting* to deny food to 42 million people, more than a third of them children.
Read that again.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Read that again.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The Trump administration is now literally *fighting* to deny food to 42 million people, more than a third of them children.
Read that again.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Read that again.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Derik Queen showing flashes of greatness and impressive intuition for a rookie!!! Also Jose showing such heart and fight! Great to get the first win. #pelicans
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Derik Queen showing flashes of greatness and impressive intuition for a rookie!!! Also Jose showing such heart and fight! Great to get the first win. #pelicans
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Incredible that @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social already called it. Do y’all believe us now that Georgia is in play next year but only if we organize for it?
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Incredible that @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social already called it. Do y’all believe us now that Georgia is in play next year but only if we organize for it?
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Direct File is survived by its code, lovingly preserved on GitHub for potential revival whenever the leaders of the executive branch are no longer bent on looting the country.
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Direct File is survived by its code, lovingly preserved on GitHub for potential revival whenever the leaders of the executive branch are no longer bent on looting the country.
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All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
His Works Completed, Dick Cheney, Mass Murderer of Iraqis and American Democracy, Dies
As much as the Trumpists claim to disavow the War on Terror, they walk a path paved by the most powerful vice president in U.S. history.
www.thenation.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
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Here in Atlanta yesterday, more than 2,000 people waited in their cars—one woman for 14 hours—for a box of food. The giveaway ended early; there wasn't enough to go around.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
November 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Here in Atlanta yesterday, more than 2,000 people waited in their cars—one woman for 14 hours—for a box of food. The giveaway ended early; there wasn't enough to go around.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
youtube.com/watch?v=UgvE...
Solid explainer on why the Public Service Commission elections in Georgia this fall matter!
Solid explainer on why the Public Service Commission elections in Georgia this fall matter!
1% of Georgia Needs to Watch This Video
YouTube video by Hank Green
youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=UgvE...
Solid explainer on why the Public Service Commission elections in Georgia this fall matter!
Solid explainer on why the Public Service Commission elections in Georgia this fall matter!
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The First Amendment explicitly guarantees:
-the right of the people peaceably to assemble
-to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
-the free exercise of religion
-freedom of speech
If this priest had also been press, ICE would have violated all five 1A freedoms at once.
-the right of the people peaceably to assemble
-to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
-the free exercise of religion
-freedom of speech
If this priest had also been press, ICE would have violated all five 1A freedoms at once.
October 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The First Amendment explicitly guarantees:
-the right of the people peaceably to assemble
-to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
-the free exercise of religion
-freedom of speech
If this priest had also been press, ICE would have violated all five 1A freedoms at once.
-the right of the people peaceably to assemble
-to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
-the free exercise of religion
-freedom of speech
If this priest had also been press, ICE would have violated all five 1A freedoms at once.
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wrote this line yesterday:
"If President Trump were, in other words, trying to instigate some kind of national divorce, it is hard to imagine what he would be doing differently than this."
"If President Trump were, in other words, trying to instigate some kind of national divorce, it is hard to imagine what he would be doing differently than this."
October 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
wrote this line yesterday:
"If President Trump were, in other words, trying to instigate some kind of national divorce, it is hard to imagine what he would be doing differently than this."
"If President Trump were, in other words, trying to instigate some kind of national divorce, it is hard to imagine what he would be doing differently than this."